Organizations

By now you’ve probably seen the data: Workplace wellness programs save money in the form of lower absenteeism, increased productivity and lower health care costs. Starting out with the right resources, people, information and priorities helps ensure that your wellness program will move in the right direction and reward you … Continue Reading »

News and commentary about the economic down-turn, job losses and other discouraging statistics are hurting employee morale. The right techniques can help put some control back in your hands and give you a path to reduce the effects of pessimistic messages on your organization and boost in morale.
Many companies reduce employment … Continue Reading »

One in five U.S. workers says the recession is causing them mental problems. According to Mental Health America, depression strikes 19 million people every year and is as costly as heart disease or AIDS in terms of absenteeism, lost productivity and direct treatment costs. In fact, depression ranks third, after family … Continue Reading »

Research shows that the average person forgets most of what he or she has heard during a presentation within three days afterward. If your wellness program includes presentations, these tips can make a difference in what employees are remembering.
Are you called upon to present your wellness program to management or … Continue Reading »

Did you ever walk into a blue bedroom and start to feel calm, or a sea-green hospital emergency room and suddenly feel a little less stressed? Those were no accidents. Interior designers know that color can influence mood and energy levels. Check this quick overview of color psychology to see how … Continue Reading »

The Steering Committee of the U.S. Workplace Wellness Alliance has approved membership for Personal Best. “We are very excited to be working with you to advance the Alliance’s advocacy, policy and educational goals,” says Walter Mullon of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Dept. of Labor, Immigration and Employee Benefits.

The United States Workplace Wellness Alliance is … Continue Reading »

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We publish newsletters designed to help people develop better life-management skills, which impact positively on their work performance. These publications are loaded with hundreds of tips and ideas, written in simple language and illustrated with lively photos … Continue Reading »

A nationwide survey in 2008, the National Employee Attitude Survey (NEAS), found that employee attitudes on company-wide teamwork declined 3% with interdepartmental teamwork also declining 2% from already weak 2007 numbers. While facing a lagging economy, organizations must deal with a workforce that sees declines in communication and cohesion and an increase in competition … Continue Reading »

Personal Best provides employee self-help publications for organizations like yours.
We offer a full range of communications for health and safety in the workplace that are at once engaging, actionable and affordable. All are aimed … Continue Reading »

Flex-time policies and additional time off are often mentioned as ways to encourage employees to live healthier lives and work more productively. Although these measures may certainly help employees achieve better work-life balance, a recent Accountemps poll suggests that simply recognizing their efforts on the job may be the best motivator of all.
When … Continue Reading »